2014 Ford S – Max Concept

Ford S – Max , the car that started the famous Ford’s Kinetic design school , slowly retiring . As long ago as 2006, Ford introduced the audience to the first generation of the S – Max , a larger Multi Purpose Vehicle ( MPV) vehicle , developed on the platform of Ford Mondeo , which was also the first product of American giant in the European market with the Kinetic design school , which was later celebrated Fiesta, Focus, C- Max and Ford’s other greats . After seven years of the original S-Max to retire , and that his successor seems to show that the new S -Max concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show .

Although most of Ford’s concept of the previous year wore Iosis and Evos name , mainly designer announced the launch of new models, the 2014 S-Max concept takes its name from the same production model and its design is almost identical to that which will make his debut in the production model next year.

2014 Ford S – Max Concept design

Ford’s chief designer for the European market , Martin Smith , said that the MPV designed for customers who want a sports product, and their need to meet higher MPV, such as the Ford Galaxy , including caravans. It is for this reason the S – Max is the most successful MVP in class, but American giant has even more reason to be pleased when you know it also attracts many buyers premium cars . In fact , 70 % of customers S- Max decides to luxurious Titanium version. S-Max concept picks up where the last left off and offers more appealing and modern design similar to the one we saw on the smaller model B -Max .

The MFA continues to provide two rows of seats on both the four and five passengers, and the middle seat in the second row of seats can be lowered to the floor to get rid of even more space . 2014 S-Max will also receive and Ford’s Sync system , which controls the entire electronics and audio commands and GPS system. The platform will continue to be shared with the Mondeo, which should be released at the same time in the next generation .

2014 Ford S – Max Concept engine

In terms of mechanics, Ford has revealed the concept provides a new 1.5L EcoBoost I4 engine with 177 HP , but we have not found the rest of the supply. As a reminder, the S- Max is currently available with three turbo petrol engine (1.6L with 160 hp and the 2.0L with 203 hp and 240 hp) and four TDCi Diesel (1.6L with 115 hp , 2.0L with 140 hp and 163 hp and the 2.2L with 200 hp) , with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions with six speeds. In any case, the production model should debut next year in one of the major car dealership in Europe with sales start later . In the end, we mention that the American giant considers the option of selling the 2014 S- Max and the domestic market if the demand is big enough.